The rally (11 AM) and march (12 noon) will take place on Monday, September 27th because it is the first day when both the Pennsylvania House and Senate will be back in session in Harrisburg. After we have seen a wave of exciting pro-life legislation across the states, now is a great time to continue the momentum and show our state lawmakers support for protecting the sanctity of life in Pennsylvania.

11 AM – Rally @ front steps of the PA State Capitol (intersection of 3rd St. and State St.) 

12 PM – March around PA State Capitol Building 

Additional Events – Morning Mass and Adoration @ St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Time TBD)

We encourage you to invite your state legislators and to visit their Capitol office before or after the rally and march.

The Rally will take place at 11 AM on the front steps of the State Capitol Building. The address is 501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120. The front steps are on the corner of 3rd Street and State Street. 

Emcee: Ryan Bomberger | The Radiance Foundation

Opening Prayer: Bishop Ronald Gainer | Diocese of Harrisburg

Abby Johnson | And Then There Were None

Michael Geer | Pennsylvania Family Institute

Rev. Herb Lusk III | Greater Exodus Baptist Church

Toni McFadden | Relationships Matter

The March Route will encircle the Capitol Complex, covering N 3rd Street, North St, Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street. The length of the march route is approximately one mile. A full map of the route is coming soon!

All are welcome to attend and no advanced registration is required. The Pennsylvania March for Life is a public event which is open to all pro-life Pennsylvanians. While registration is not required, you can sign up HERE for updates to be delivered to your email.

We encourage you to be creative and bring your own signs! It is likely that many groups will have signs available as well. You can find additional sign ideas HERE.

Buses are traveling from across the state to the PA March for Life.

Find one in your area!

The primary bus drop-off location is on North Street next to the PA State Capitol. If you are a bus captain, you may contact Chrishelle for more bus information at [email protected]

The North Parking Lot on City Island (the side closest to the island‘s attractions) is reserved for attendees of the PA March for Life. Parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis (~400 spaces). We are requesting a minimum donation of $5 given to the designated PA March for Life attendee at the parking lot which will be donated to area pregnancy centers.

Additional parking in/near downtown Harrisburg is available at various parking garages or streets. For more parking information, go to parkharrisburg.com

Also, consider taking the Amtrak train or CAT Transit bus into Harrisburg – each downtown drop-off station is within walking distance to the rally location.

There will be portable restrooms set up near the steps of the Capitol where we will meet for the rally.

Stay tuned to this FAQ page or sign-up to receive email updates for when the map will be available online.

Morning Mass
A morning mass and adoration is scheduled for 9:00 am at St. Patrick’s Cathedral before the rally.

Advocate Your State Legislators
We strongly encourage you to connect with your State Senator and State Representative before or after the rally and march. Each has an office in the Capitol that you can visit. You can call their office in advance to invite them to the rally and to schedule a time to visit. You may also drop by their offices without an appointment to let them know you were here. Note – you will go through security (metal detector) to enter the PA Capitol building.

We strongly encourage you to connect with your State Senator and State Representative before or after the rally and march. Each has an office in the Capitol that you can visit. You can call their office in advance to invite them to the rally and to schedule a time to visit. You may also drop by their offices without an appointment to let them know you were here. 

Note – you will go through security (metal detector) to enter the PA Capitol building.